2003 Ariel Atom vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ariel Atom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ariel Atom would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2003 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1378 kg more than 2003 Ariel Atom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (320 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ariel Atom. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2003 Ariel Atom has manual transmission. 2003 Ariel Atom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ariel Atom | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ariel | Ford |
| Model | Atom | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2920 mm |
